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Flower Mound Campus

List of 6 members.

Mrs. Polly Dwyer

Campus Administrator & RS Principal
Bio
Polly Dwyer is a Texan, born and raised. She attended the University of Oklahoma on a French Horn scholarship but fell in love with the art of teaching and changed her major. She obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Education and a Master’s degree in School Administration. She began her teaching career in Noble and Moore Oklahoma. She taught college undergraduates “Models of Instruction” for the University of Oklahoma and supervised student teachers for several years before moving home to Texas to teach science at Highland Park from 1989-1998. She obtained a second master’s in Life/Earth Science at the University of Texas, Dallas.

In 2002, she began teaching at Coram Deo Academy. The Dwyers chose to bring their three young children to CDA as it offered outstanding education with excellent teachers while still including parents in the educational process. Paul and Polly feel it is ultimately their responsibility to raise their children with their values. In doing so, their children are equipped to manage the world’s challenges by filtering the information through the biblical worldview.

Polly began teaching math, science and history at Coram Deo Academy in 2002. In 2005, Polly was promoted to be Logic School Principal. She was named the Flower Mound Campus Administrator and Logic/Rhetoric Principal in 2007. Polly serves with the Texas Middle School Association on the School To Watch committee and works with NAUMS (National Association of University-Model® Schools) on school accreditation committees and mentoring new schools. In 2016, Polly was named as the Distinguished Administrator of the Year for the Texas Private School Music Educators Association. She is thankful for the wonderful students, parents and teachers at CDA.

Polly is married to Paul and has three children, all who have either graduated or will graduate from CDA. Aubrey attends the University of Oklahoma School of Law. Jack continues his education at University of Oklahoma working on a degree in Marketing. Emma is currently a senior at CDA where she plays volleyball and enjoys her senior classes. Polly and her family attend Denton Bible church where the family volunteers in the nursery program. She is a member of the choir. She loves the arts, history and science. If you see her in car line, wave, because she loves greeting the CDA community.
Mrs. Yvette Cavender

GS Principal
Bio
Yvette Cavender began her partnership with CDA as a parent in 2004, when her children were in grammar school. Soon after, she began teaching second grade, and is now the Grammar School Principal at the Flower Mound campus. She has seen the benefits of classical education play out in the lives of her own children and considers it a privilege to collaborate with others in teaching and training students under CDA’s model.

Mrs. Cavender holds Bachelor’s degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Political Science and Economics. She is a certified teacher in the state of Texas.

Yvette lives in Plano with her husband Kendall. They have two grown children: Chapin is studying biophysics in New York, and Raegan is a teacher in Plano.
Mrs. Kristan Williams

LS Principal
Bio
Kristan Williams has been with Coram Deo Academy on the Flower Mound Campus since August 2011. She began teaching 5^th grade and moved into teaching mathematics to 5^th, 6^th and 7^th graders before taking on her current position. Kristan graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and is a lifetime certified teacher. Before coming to CDA, Kristan helped start a University Model School in the Woodlands, TX.

As the Logic School Principal, she hopes to rally around the Logic School children and become a mentor to them and their families.

Kristan has been married to her husband, Cory since 1993 and they have three children. Her oldest daughter, Jenna graduated in 2016 from Coram Deo and recently graduated from Abilene Christian University with a marketing degree. Kristan's middle daughter, Allyson graduated from Coram Deo in 2019 and is currently attending Oklahoma University, and her son, Trevor is currently enrolled at Coram Deo on the Flower Mound campus.
Mr. Matt Holland

Dean of Students
Bio
Matt discovered Coram Deo through students at his church, and was immediately impressed. For two years, he developed conversations with some of the staff, and he and his wife made plans to send their own children there once they were old enough. Then, in 2017, he received an offer to come work as the new Dean of Students in Flower Mound. This was an easy decision for their family, and our school has quickly become a wonderful community and place to teach and minister.

Matt received a Bachelor’s Degree in Literary Studies from the University of Texas at Dallas. He then went on to Dallas Theological Seminary where he received a Master’s in Writing and another Master’s in Biblical Studies.

He has been at Irving Bible Church for twenty years, where he and Camille met. They led the College Ministry for years and have also served small groups in high school and currently work with young adults in the 20’s and 30’s community. Matt’s writing has appeared on Relevant.com, in Youthworker Journal, and in the Christian Research Journal.

Matt and Camille married in 2008. Their son, Levi, is in the PreK class at Coram Deo, and their daughter, Annabelle, will start next year

“Let the words of my mouth and meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.” -Psalm 19:14
Mr. Sean Riley

Campus Athletic Director & Football Program Director
Bio
Coach Riley is joining Coram Deo Academy after serving as a professor of sports management and the Associate Head Football Coach, Offensive Analyst, Recruiting, and Special Teams Coordinator for the Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) football team. Additionally, he serves as a position coach and camp counselor at the Dallas Cowboys Football Academy and the Special Teams Coordinator for the Blue-Grey All-American bowl game each year at AT&T Stadium the home of the Dallas Cowboys.

Before his roles at SAGU, he worked at Trinity Christian School in Cedar Hill, TX, for over ten years going to four TAPPS football state championships winning two. Coach Riley experienced unprecedented success in sending student-athletes to college on scholarships. He served in multiple positions, including Upper School Assistant Principal, Junior High School Principal, Sports Psychology Instructor, Football, and Soccer Coach (the winningest soccer coach in school history). He played professional football at various levels for over a decade.

His professional business experience includes serving as a managing director, consulting, and starting several multi-million dollar businesses. He has extensive experience in sales management, employee development, and revenue optimization.

Coach Riley is a United States Navy veteran and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Management, Psychology, and Religion, as well as his Master of Science in Sports Administration. He recently entered the dissertation phase for his Ph.D. in Strategic Leadership, all with honors from Liberty University. He enjoys spending time with his wife Heather of twenty-three years who is an elementary school teacher at Village Tech in Duncanville and their three boys Cory (24), Dylan (21), and Sean II (14).
Mrs. Tegan Thacker

Campus College Coordinator - FM
Bio
Tegan (pronounced like Megan) first heard about Coram Deo Academy when she and her family attended services at Christ Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Flower Mound. She was very interested in the school because of the uniqueness of the University Model, integrated with a Classical education and the collaborative nature of the school, where parents are their student’s primary educators.

Mrs. Thacker was born and raised in San Diego, California. She has been married for almost 16 years to her husband Matthew. They have two boys, Levi (8) and Jude (6). Mr. and Mrs. Thacker share a common interest in music since they both studied it in college. Tegan holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from Hope International University and a Master of Science degree in College Student Affairs and School Counseling from California State University. Matt is an Alum of Biola University and is a Band Teacher.

Over the last 15 years, Tegan has been working with college and high school students in various school settings for many years. She has worked with college students at Vanguard University of Southern California, California State University in Bakersfield, Concordia University in Irvine, and Hope International University. She has also worked as a High School Counselor in various school districts in the Orange County, CA area.

When meeting with students and families, her goal is to get to know the student and work to reduce the common stressors within career exploration and college admissions by providing solid and accurate information and by walking families through the process, in small groups and in individual sessions.

Some areas of personal interest to Tegan are health and nutrition, college admission, and she loves cooking and trying new foods. Tegan is an extrovert and enjoys meeting new people, building relationships and learning the perspective of others.

Tegan and Matt have serve in their church choir and assist with teaching Sunday school.

Dallas Campus

List of 3 members.

The Rev. Jon Jordan

Campus Administrator
Bio
Jon has worked with Coram Deo since 2010. Before serving as Dallas Campus Administrator and Logic Principal, he served as Dean of Students at the Flower Mound campus. He also teaches a variety of Logic and Rhetoric level History, Theology, and Greek courses.

Jon earned an M.A. in Religion from Reformed Theological Seminary, and a Certificate in Anglican Studies from Wycliffe College, University of Toronto. He also holds a B.A. in History and Education from the University of Texas at Dallas.

After discerning whether to enter pastoral or academic ministry, Jon has found Coram Deo to be a perfect combination of the two. In addition to serving as a place to train the minds and hearts of the next generation of Christian leaders, CDA also provides a place to build relationships that will last a lifetime and beyond. He was ordained a Deacon in February 2019, and a Priest in August 2019.

Jon and his wife Vivien have two children, Zoë and Rowan. They worship together at Church of the Incarnation in Dallas, where Jon also serves on the clergy team.

You can see several of his sermons and written works on his website: http://jonjordan.com.

2 Thessalonians 2:8: “with such affection for you we were happy to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us.”
Mrs. Michele Howard

GS Principal
Bio
Michele Howard joined Coram Deo Academy as a parent in 2005 at the Collin County Campus when her oldest son started Kindergarten. Because of their love for the biblical worldview in the CDA model, the Howard family helped start the Dallas campus in 2006. Michele then joined the Dallas staff in 2009 as the 3^rd grade teacher when her youngest son started Kindergarten. In her 10^th year she became the Admissions Coordinator in Dallas while continuing to teach. Michele is now the Grammar School Principal. With her background as a former parent, lead teacher, and admissions coordinator, her passion for classical education allows her to collaborate with teachers and parents under CDA’s model. Michele considers it a joy to shepherd young hearts for Christ and to help foster a love of learning at an early age in truth, beauty, and goodness.

Michele has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Business Education from Baylor University. She is also a lifetime certified teacher in the state of Texas. Before staying home with her children, Michele was a corporate trainer and manager for PricewaterhouseCoopers. She has been accepted in to Gordon College’s Masters of Arts in Leadership for Classical Christian Schools and will begin study in July 2021.

Michele has been married to her husband, Rick, since 1996 and have three sons who all attended CDA in Dallas. They have been actively involved at Watermark Community Church since 1999 and have a passion for mission work and young married couples.
Mr. Drew Lott

Campus Athletic Director
Bio
Drew Lott joined CDA in 2019 as Head Baseball Coach and is now the Dallas Campus Director of Athletics, Facilities Manager, and the Flower Mound Head Baseball Coach.

Drew was born in Portland, OR and raised in Tacoma, WA and Lynden, WA where he graduated from Lynden High School. Drew then went on to attend Trinity Western University where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Human Kinetics and History. He earned his Texas Educators Certificate from Region 10. He earned his Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. Drew Lott has coached successful club baseball since 2000. He has coached high school baseball at Lynden High School, Nooksack High School, and The Covenant School Dallas. He has coached at the collegiate level with Athletes in Action (NYCBL) and Mid America Nazarene University (NAIA).

Drew sees coaching as a platform for discipleship in the gospel by incorporating prayer and devotional times with each team he coaches. He enjoys teaching athletes how to commit to a team and become a great teammate, how to embrace the hard work required for skill development, and ways to master the mental side of sports.

Drew and his wife, Laura, have two young children. The oldest will attend Coram Deo Academy in the fall of 2019. His family worships and serves at Mosaic Church in Richardson, TX.

Collin County Campus

List of 5 members.

Dr. Robert Armstrong

Campus Administrator & RS Principal
Bio
Dr. Armstrong graduated from George Fox University in Newberg, Oregon with a degree in Physical Education. After graduating he planned to play professional soccer but ended up at Pine Cove Conference center where he met his wife Beverly. He then attended Dallas Theological Seminary where he earned his Master’s in Biblical Studies (1986) and a Doctorate in Christian Education (2018).
Dr. Armstrong has been involved with Christian education for over 30 years and has served as a teacher, coach, Dean, Admission and Marketing Director and 20 years as a Headmaster. His administrative leadership has been primarily in Classical schools with his most recent appointment as the Dean of the Humanities and Business Schools at Legacy Christian Academy.
Dr. Armstrong is married to Beverly, his wife of 40 years. They have three married children and 7 grandchildren. Beverly has her master’s degree in Humanities from the University of Dallas and teaches both High School and College level course. They met during the summer while serving as counselors at Pine Cove Conference Center in Tyler, Texas. They attend Grace Bible Church where Dr. Armstrong teaches an adult Bible Study class on Sunday mornings.
Mrs. Stephanie Garland

GS & LS Principal
Bio
Stephanie Garland has been a parent at CDA since 2003, a teacher since 2007, and an administrator since 2013. After her eldest daughter had a particularly difficult year in public school, God directed her and her husband to Coram Deo Academy through, of all things, a nationally syndicated radio program. They enrolled their children at CDA and have never looked back!

Before teaching at CDA, Stephanie was a stay-at-home mom for thirteen years, which followed five years of teaching English and French in public high school. She attended the University of North Texas, where she received her bachelor's and master's degrees in Secondary Education.

Stephanie lives in Carrollton with her husband Greg, and they have three daughters.
Mr. Jason Stults

College Guidance
Bio
Mr. Stults graduated from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English Literature and Language. He was very involved in the College Ministry at Indiana Ave Baptist Church in Lubbock as well as Campus Crusade for Christ. After graduation, Mr. Stults was accepted to George W. Truett Theological Seminary at Baylor University to pursue an advanced degree to continue serving in College Ministry. During this time Mr. Stults joined the Strickland Scholars program at Baylor University and began working toward a Master of Education Degree in Curriculum and Instruction which he completed in May 2001. In the following years Mr. Stults taught Junior and Senior English, served as an assistant Golf Coach, and joined the Coram Deo Academy team in 2008.

Mr. Stults has been involved in Education for 20 years, 13 of which have been with Coram Deo Academy. Mr. Stults has taught various levels and courses to include 5^th Grade, 6^th Grade English, Algebra I, Geometry, AP US History, and American Literature. also coached various levels of basketball at the school for 8 years. Mr. Stults currently teaches Medieval and Renaissance Literature and AP European History. Additionally, he currently serves as a technology liaison, House Leader (ARC), and College Guidance Counselor.

Mr. Stults is married to Amanda, and they will celebrate their 13^th anniversary this year. They have two children, Piper (10) and Drake (6), both of whom will attend Coram Deo Academy. The Stults family attends Denton Bible Church where Mr. Stults is involved in Discipleship and AWANA.
Mr. Joshua Nokes

Campus Athletic Director & Football & Softball Program Director
Bio
Josh Nokes joined Coram Deo in 2018 by way of Savannah, GA, where he served as the Assistant Athletic Director for Savannah Christian Preparatory School. Additionally, he coached football and wrestling while teaching Advanced Placement United States History, and oversaw the consolidation and integration of the middle school athletic program within the SCPS Athletic Department. During his time there, the school had the highest ranking athletic department in Savannah.

Josh is a graduate of Oklahoma State University with a degree in Secondary Education and a Masters in Business Administration. After college, Josh spent several years in discipleship ministry with K-Life Ministries in Fort Worth before beginning his teaching career in Carrollton. At Legacy Christian Academy in Frisco, he developed an Advanced Placement American History program that saw a pass rate increase from 5% to 82% while also working as an assistant football coach with the team who made two state championship appearances and as head coach to the softball team who appeared in the semifinals. At The Covenant School of Dallas, he was the Athletic and Facilities Coordinator and was charged with preparing the football program to move from 6-man to 11-man football. In 2013, he had the privilege of being a part of the staff that won the TAPPS state championship in 6-man football. In addition, he served as the head baseball coach at Covenant, taking the team to the playoffs in his final year at the school.

Outside of a love of sports and developing young men and women for Christ, Josh is passionate about spending time with his wife, Jessica, and their young team of boys: Beckett, Tate, Archer, Wilder and Silas. Other interests include cycling, reading, fly fishing, the great outdoors and working in newly/nearly married ministries through Watermark Community Church.
Mr. Nathan Hudler

Dean of Students, RS Science & Theology
Bio
Nathan Hudler is a graduate of Sam Houston State University with a degree in Mathematics and Education. He was involved as a small group leader with the campus ministry Chi Alpha. After two years teaching Geometry in the public school system, Nathan decided to attend Dallas Theological Seminary, and graduated with a Master of Theology with a focus in Christian Education in 2013.
While finishing his degree, Nathan joined the Coram Deo faculty in the fall of 2012. The following school year, Mr. Hudler became a full-time faculty member, and has taught a variety of classes over the years including Physics, AP Chem, Physical Science, Life Science, Theology, and Theology 2. In addition, Nathan also serves as the Dean of Students, the senior class advisor, and faculty advisor for the House of Newton.
Nathan married his wife, Angela, in 2006. They have 3 children- Owen, Dylan, and Logan. Owen and Dylan attend have both attended Coram Deo since Pre-K. The family attends Providence Village Church where Nathan is finishing his preparation to become an elder.

District

List of 12 members.

Mrs. Stacey Bunn

HR Benefits & Compliance Mgr.
Bio
Stacey Bunn is the Payroll Administrator and Human Resources Manager of Coram Deo Academy. She has been with CDA since 2007. Prior to working with CDA, Stacey worked in Human Resources & Payroll at Manpower and Motorola. She graduated from Wright State University in Ohio with a Bachelor of Organizational Communications with a minor in Psychology.

Her eldest daughter struggled with a health issue during her 5th grade year that caused her to have excessive absences from school. During this time, she had to work closely with her daughter at home and with her teachers to accomplish her assignments. Then a current Coram Deo parent told her about CDA’s collaborative model – where parents are included in the educational process. Stacey and her husband were excited about joining a Christian community that shared their family values and excellent academics within a Christian worldview. All of her daughters have attended CDA at one time or another in their educational years. Stacey counts it a blessing to have been both a Coram Deo Academy parent and a member of the CDA staff for the last ten years.

Stacey’s husband of 28 years is a full time pastor at the HubDFW in downtown Ft. Worth, where the Bunn family faithfully serve in music and children’s ministries.
Mrs. Samantha Davis

Director of Staff
Bio
Samantha discovered Coram Deo Academy in 2007 as a student. Though her family moved away from the area shortly thereafter, the impact of CDA’s Christian, Classical, Collaborative education endured. After completing her undergraduate studies at Texas A&M University, she married her husband, Bentley Davis and they began the adventurous life of a military family. During the Davis family’s first station assignment, Samantha began working for a local community college and found her passion in supporting the academic endeavors of others. She firmly believes that the Lord gifts each of His children uniquely and that, in combination with faith, education serves as a strong foundation for self-discovery.

Samantha found her niche in education and worked in several capacities at public-sector higher educational institutions before returning to her roots in the Dallas Fort-Worth metroplex. She was delighted to have the opportunity to join the Coram Deo Academy administrative team in 2018 and looks forward to many years of service in her role as Director of Staff.

Samantha and Bentley enjoy fellowship at Citizens Church in Plano, Texas and have celebrated 5 wonderful years of marriage.
Mr. Doug Hix

Director of Development
Bio
Doug Hix has been with Coram Deo Academy since 2013. Doug served as Athletic Director, Head Football and Track coach before taking on his current position as Director of Development. Doug came to CDA from SMU where he spent two years as the performance director for the Men’s Basketball team. Prior to that, he was the founder of San Diego-based Play Fast Athletics where he worked with athletes that have gone on to become the NFL rookie of the year, an NBA 1st round pick, Major League Baseball stars and an Olympian.

Doug is a native of Warsaw, Missouri. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Recreation Management from Pittsburg State in 1998 while also competing collegiately in track and football. Hix was a three-time All-American as a sprinter in track and an all-conference and school record-holding wide receiver in football. During his final two years at Pittsburg State, he started training players for the NFL. Hix was the owner and director of training for Play Fast Athletics from 2001-2012. He was also the editor-in-chief for Youth Fitness Magazine, which he founded in 2009.

Even greater than his passion for athletics, Hix has a true desire to help shape the lives of young people. Hix sees athletic competition as model for the spiritual struggle choosing between right and wrong that we, as Christians, go through every day.

Doug and his wife, Tricia, have three children who attend Coram Deo Academy. His family worships and serves at Gateway Church in Frisco, TX.
Mrs. Ashley Kelly

District Athletic Director
Bio
Ashley Kelly joined CDA in 2020 as the newly appointed District Athletic Director. Ashley is a proud Ohio native. She was an honors student at Howard University in Washington, D.C., where she graduated Cum Lade in 2006 with a degree in Public Relations & Sports Administration. Ashley always felt called to work in athletics, and after exploring careers working with professional teams such as the (WNBA) Washington Mystics and (NBA) Washington Wizards, she resorted back to her original love of coaching. Coach Kelly began coaching her freshman year of college at a local high school and has yet to stop. She believes deeply in the power of athletics to bring God’s word to life.

Ashley began working at The Cambridge School of Dallas in 2011. Under her leadership as Athletic Director and coaching at Cambridge, over ten state championships were accrued, but she asserts that her biggest accomplishment are the Christian leaders produced from the athletic department. Her love of coaching has led her to coach a multitude of sports ranging from her first love, track & field, to cross country, basketball and volleyball. She currently holds a Level 1 United States Track & Field coaching certification.

Ashley has served as a multi-year district president for four sports and coordinated/hosted over six district track and cross country championships. Since 2018, Ashley has served as a member of the Texas Association of Private & Parochial Schools (TAPPS) Athletic Executive Committee. This nine person committee is responsible for reviewing athletic policies and by-laws, advising on policy impact and financial implications, as well as other tasks such as helping to establish the annual athletic calendar for TAPPS.

Ashley is married to Kyle Kelly and they have three wonderful children who are students at the CDA Dallas Campus. They are active members at One Community Church.
Mr. Steve Manley

Director of Capital Projects & Planning
Bio
Steve is a graduate of Texas A&M University and holds a graduate certification in Project Management from the University of Texas. After earning the PMP professional certification he also earned a M.S. in Quality Systems Management, as well as, certification as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.

After a career in commercial and residential construction, Steve joined NOV as a Production and Quality Manager.

He and his wife Vivian, have been married for 28 years and have been blessed with three children all of whom are now through college and in careers of their own.
Mrs. Amanda Montoya

Director of Finance
Bio
Mandy Montoya serves as CDA’s Accounting Manager. Prior to coming to CDA in January 2017, she worked as a Property Accountant for 6.5 years at Merit Energy Company in Dallas, Texas. She also has several years of experience working in public accounting. Mandy graduated from New Mexico State University with a BBA in Accounting and Information Systems in December 2006. She went on to receive her Masters in Accountancy from Bowling Green State University in Ohio in 2008.

Mandy grew up in a small-town Baptist Church in rural New Mexico where her dad was the worship leader. It wasn’t until college, though, when she became involved in the NMSU Campus Crusade for Christ ministry, that Mandy came to realize what it truly meant to know Jesus as her Lord and Savior and have a relationship with him.

Mandy is married to her high school sweetheart, Christopher. They have 2 boys, Elias and Abram. They attend RockPointe Church in Flower Mound and enjoy being involved in small groups.
Ms. Tara Mosby

Director of Marketing and Communications
Bio
Tara Mosby serves as Coram Deo Academy’s Assistant Director of Development. Prior to coming to CDA in April 2019, she worked as a Digital Strategist and helped Christian nonprofits leverage online marketing to increase their impact. Tara is passionate about giving, and she loves to see Christians impact the world by being good stewards of their gifts and serving others. This passion easily aligns with CDA’s mission to "train ethical servant-leaders and wise thinkers who will shape culture for the glory of God."

As Assistant Director of Development, Tara’s goal is to share the work God is doing through CDA with parents, students, alumni, and the community. She hopes to inspire others to use their unique gifts to advance God’s kingdom and, ultimately, give God glory.

Tara graduated from Florida A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations. In her spare time, she enjoys attending ballets, traveling to the mountains or the beach, and being outdoors. Tara worships and serves at One Community Church in Plano.
Ms. Kathleen Perez

Director of College Guidance & Academic Engagement and Dallas College Guidance
Bio
Ms. Kathleen Perez (KP) joined the Coram Deo Academy team in March 2021, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise within the education sector. Kathleen has served as a teacher, coach, counselor, and administrator in the education field. However, her most beloved title of all is “BB” to her four grandchildren.

KP graduated from Sam Houston State University with a degree in Criminal Justice and became a police officer. She then had the pleasure of working for the Department of Criminal Justice prior to returning to university to study education. This change led to a remarkable and rewarding career serving K-12 students, which she is delighted to continue at Coram Deo Academy. KP has achieved degrees and certifications from Texas A&M Commerce, Stephen F. Austin, and Texas Woman’s University.

KP has two children, and four grandchildren and counting! She attends church at Northside Baptist Church.
Mrs. Teri Praslicka

District Nurse Manager
Bio

Teri Praslicka has been with CDA since 2006. Teri graduated from Baylor University with her BSN. Immediately certified as an RN, she interned and worked at Baylor Medical Center as an Operating Room Nurse. She has worked as a private nurse for a Plastic Surgery group and for a Dallas OB/GYN, and has also worked as a floor nurse at Children’s Medical Center and on staff for Dermatology Associates of Dallas. Working in these areas has prepared her for a multitude of challenges and diverse situations faced in school nursing.

Teri has been married to her husband, Bron, since 1985. They live in Double Oak and attend The Village Church in Flower Mound. The Praslickas have three grown children, two of whom graduated from CDA. Their class of 2015 graduate is currently working on his PhD at Texas A & M. The entire Praslicka family is grateful that the love of learning, independent thinking and problem solving are skills well engrained into their everyday life due to the rigorous curriculum and amazing instructors at CDA.
Mrs. Barbara Rogers

Director of Admissions
Bio
As Director of Admissions, Barbara Rogers oversees new student admissions for all CDA campuses and supports reenrollment at the district level. Drawing upon her experience as a homeschooling parent and former college admissions counselor, Barbara has been shepherding new students into the fold of CDA since 2001 and assumed the role of admissions director in 2006.

The Rogers’ family aspired to homeschool classically and turned to CDA for a stronger foundation when the academy opened its doors in 1999. With first-hand knowledge of the school’s Christian, classical, and collaborative program from the grammar through logic to rhetoric stages of learning, Barbara is passionate about helping families embrace CDA’s model. She enthusiastically affirms the investment of time, talent, and treasure is quite worth it!

Barbara earned her BA in Drama from the University of Dallas. She has directed an alumni opera production at UD and also taught Shakespearean drama for CDA. Her husband, Greg, keeps their family amused with his music, poetry and exhaustive knowledge of history. Together they enjoy sharing truth, goodness, and beauty with their adult children and five grandchildren.
Mrs. Jennifer Southerland

Director of Grammar & Logic Curriculum
Bio
Jennifer Southerland serves as the Assistant Director of Curriculum and Faculty Development. She classically educated her children at home prior to discovering Coram Deo Academy in 2004. Four years later, she joined the faculty where she taught for 9 years in the Grammar School before joining the Curriculum Department. She considers her service at Coram Deo Academy her ministry as she combines her passion for serving CDA families with her love of classical education. She is currently working on her master’s degree with a concentration in classical education from the University of Dallas.

Jennifer and her husband, Kurt, have been married for 29 years, and have three sons, Ryan, Aaron and Jordan who attended CDA.
Mr. Robert Terry

VP of Academic Affairs
Bio
Robert Terry serves as Vice President of Academic Affairs. He has been a part of Coram Deo Academy since 1999, the school’s first year, when he and his wife were two of the school’s first four teachers. Robert has taught math, Euclidean Geometry, logic, history, English, theology, philosophy, and apologetics. He has also served CDA in the past as both Curriculum Director and Director of Finance.

Coram Deo Academy and the classical education renewal has been a rich source of personal and spiritual growth for Robert, uniting his love of books and learning with his desire to help parents and teachers educate young people for the glory of God.

Robert holds a Master of Philosophy and Religion from Harrison Middleton University in addition to a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Accountancy from the University of Oklahoma. He is currently pursuing doctoral studies in the Oxford Inklings and the intersection of literature and theology.

Robert and his wife Elisabeth have four children. Their son, Thomas, is a graduate of CDA. They attend St. Maximus the Confessor Orthodox Church in Denton.

Chip Koons - Chair	Andrew Shultz- Director
Will Crocker- Vice Chair	Jeff Steib - Director
*Alan Marshall - President	*Brad Chaney- Advisor
Jason Johnson - Treasurer	*Britton Church - Advisor
*Suzette Crowhurst - Secretary	*Katie Gaultney- Advisor
Jenny Henley - Director	*Scott Henderson - Advisor
Loren Hsiao - Director	*Mike McCalley - Advisor
Christopher Norfleet - Director	*Jayme Thompson - Advisor
Jeff Salladin - Director	*Jeff Vosburg - Advisor

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Flower Mound Campus

List of 6 members.

Mrs. Polly Dwyer

Mrs. Yvette Cavender

Mrs. Kristan Williams

Mr. Matt Holland

Mr. Sean Riley

Mrs. Tegan Thacker

Dallas Campus

List of 3 members.

The Rev. Jon Jordan

Mrs. Michele Howard

Mr. Drew Lott

Collin County Campus

List of 5 members.

Dr. Robert Armstrong

Mrs. Stephanie Garland

Mr. Jason Stults

Mr. Joshua Nokes

Mr. Nathan Hudler

District

List of 12 members.

Mrs. Stacey Bunn

Mrs. Samantha Davis

Mr. Doug Hix

Mrs. Ashley Kelly

Mr. Steve Manley

Mrs. Amanda Montoya

Ms. Tara Mosby

Ms. Kathleen Perez

Mrs. Teri Praslicka

Mrs. Barbara Rogers

Mrs. Jennifer Southerland

Mr. Robert Terry

Collin County

Dallas

Flower Mound

Administration